Classic rock readings make great gifts this Holiday Season
Along with giving the gift of SiriusXM this holiday season, there are some cool classic rock book releases that the one you love with definitely like getting. Here’s a rundown of a few that wound up on my desk that we recommend:
Bruce Springsteen: The Stories Behind the Songs
Brian Hiatt
Abrams
Brian Hiatt is a Senior Editor for Rolling Stone magazine and a die-hard Bruce Springsteen fan. For his book, Hiatt took on the massive task of telling the stories of all the released songs in Bruce Springsteen’s massive, nearly 50-year recording career. Hiatt had previously interviewed The Boss five times and those conversations lend legitimacy and authority to the beautifully illustrated book. E Street Band members Roy Bittan and Max Weinberg are among Springsteen’s familiar friends and producers who also lend their memories throughout the book, which at this point is only now missing an entry on Western Stars, which was released earlier this year.
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To Feel the Music: A Songwriter’s Mission To Save High-Quality Audio
Neil Young and Phil Baker
Benbella
In March of 2014, Neil Young raised $6.2 million via Kickstarter for Pono, his high-resolution music player that was supposed to revolutionize the listening experience. The Pono plan was for listeners to experience music the way that it was created and heard in the recording studio, warmer than how digital music sounds. Though it had a strong start, Pono eventually collapsed. In To Feel the Music, Neil and his Pono partner Phil Baker tell the story of their determination to bring hi-res music to the masses, what worked and what didn’t.
Rush: Wandering the Face of the Earth – The Official Touring History 1968 – 2015
Skip Daly and Eric Hansen
Insight Editions
if you’re like me, you’re still getting over the fact that Rush has called it quits. The Holy Triumvate of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart went out on a high with their amazing R40 tour, and the fact that the guys are steadfast in the band’s finality means Wandering the Face of the Earth is going to forever be accurate. The giant tome from Insight Editions covers the band’s entire touring history, complete with photos, setlist rundowns, and so much more. The book weighs a ton and leaves no stone unturned in detailing the Rush live experience. Wandering the Face of the Earth also features a foreword from Primus’ Les Claypool and an afterward from Stewart Copeland of The Police.
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Today's Pop Hits
Today's Pop Hits with The Morning Mash Up, Mack & Jen Middays, Tony & Symon Afternoons & Mikey Piff Evenings
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Daddy's Unwell soundtrack
Alex Cooper's Unwell soundtrack - where her middle school iPod and recent obsessions collide.
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Trending sounds from TikTok
Trending sounds and songs from the FYP presented by TikTok Creators.
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Today’s Adult Hits
Songs you may know the words to even if you don't have time to keep up. It's YOUR pop on The Pulse.
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'70s Pop Hits
Pop tunes and pop DJs from the wild and funky decade of mood rings, disco and bell bottoms! The Super 70s!
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‘80s Pop Hits
The defining hit music of the '80s. Featuring the original MTV VJs Mark Goodman, Nina Blackwood, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn.
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2000s pop hits
Hear the hits from the 2000s that hit you right in the memories. It's all the songs you have a story about.
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Pop hits from the 2010s!
Your 2010s spot! From Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy & more! We’re not stuck in the 10s, we like it here!
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The music of Kelly Clarkson
Make yourself comfortable in Kelly’s world with personal picks and stories behind the music plus special features!
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Worldwide Rhythmic Hits
Open format club DJs dropping the biggest hits from all genres around the world. From POP, to Hip-Hop, to Latin & Dance.
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Life With John Mayer
Music for the moment hand-selected by John Mayer featuring exclusive songs, commentary and tracks from his collection.
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Music hand-picked by Lady Gaga
Join Lady Gaga as she takes over with songs & exclusive stories from MAYHEM plus her personal favourites across decades & genres.
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Bright Pop Hits
Nice & easy pop from superstars like Lionel Richie, Elton John & Whitney Houston!
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The Fab Four, 24/8
John, Paul, George, and Ringo changed music forever. The songs, stories, influences and legacy of the Beatles - 24/8!
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Bob's Music/Family Recordings
Now hear Bob’s music in one place- including rare gems, his family’s recordings, and music from Tuff Gong.
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Little Steven's Garage Rock
The coolest rock 'n' roll records. Channel produced by Little Steven.
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'70s/'80s Classic Rock
Classic Rock's second generation, with songs from the late '70s onward.
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The Phish Universe On SiriusXM
Concerts, live tracks, and commentary from the band. The entire Phish multi-verse, including 'Ask Trey' with Trey Anastasio.
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24/7 Dave Matthews Band
DMB hits, fan favorites, rarities, live trax, complete concerts, and music from other artists they love.
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Music From Rock Icon Tom Petty
Music from Tom Petty's entire Rock & Roll Hall of Fame career, plus Tom's critically acclaimed Buried Treasure radio show.
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The Whole World of U2
Music and more from the Northside of Dublin and beyond. Inspiration, conversation, meditation. This is U2.
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'90s Alternative/Grunge
90s alternative & grunge rock. You'll hear Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Weezer, Oasis & more.
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New Alternative Rock
Connect with the latest & greatest from the biggest artists in modern alternative & discover what's next in alternative, first!
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New Hard Rock
High-powered new hard rock that's loud, uncensored, and connected to the people who love it!
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Ozzy's Classic Hard Rock
Hard & heavy classic rock under the influence of Ozzy Osbourne.
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Heavy Metal
The heaviest metal on or off the planet, from the ones that created it all the way to the ones that are perfecting it today.
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'90s/2000s Hard Rock
90s and 2000s Hard Rock from Metallica, KoRn, Godsmack and more!
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LL Cool J's Classic Hip-Hop
LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio is a channel dedicated exclusively to Hip-Hop fans who want that classic Hip-Hop sound.
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Hip-Hop Hits
Hip-Hop Nation is the sound of the culture with hits from Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, 21 Savage, Drake, Cardi B. and more.
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Eminem's Hip-Hop Channel
Shade 45, the uncensored hip-hop channel created by Eminem.
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R&B Hits from the 2000's
Hear R&B vibes from the 2000's and 2010's. From Usher to SZA, it's all the R&B hits since the turn of the millennium!
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Hip-Hop Hits from the 2000’s
Hip-Hop hits from the 2000’s and 2010’s 24/7, featuring some of the biggest names in rap.
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'70s/'80s R&B
Dance and Party grooves with Old School R&B from the '70s and '80s jams.
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Electronic Dance Music Hits
BPM plays the biggest artists in Dance/Electronic music like ILLENIUM, Marshmello, Alison Wonderland, Joel Corry and more.
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